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CoolTerm vs Tera Term

A side-by-side look at CoolTerm and Tera Term. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CoolTerm

CoolTerm

Development

CoolTerm is a simple serial port terminal application for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It allows users to connect to serial devices and send/receive data. Useful for debugging hardware or connecting to devices like microcontrollers.

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Tera Term

Tera Term

Network & Admin

Tera Term is a free, open-source terminal emulator and telnet client for Windows. It allows users to connect to remote servers and access command line interfaces like a virtual terminal. Key features include VT/TEK terminal emulation, customizable interface and keyboard shortcuts, SSH and telnet client support.

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